J.T.Morriss & Son Obituary

Scarborough, Edgar R.

Edgar Ray Scarborough, 78, of Colonial Heights, passed away Friday May 9, 2008. He was the son of the late Alton Joseph & Fannie Lois Bishop Scarborough. He was retired from Civil Service where he was a Inventory Management Specialist, was an Avid NASCAR fan whose favorite driver was Lenny Pond driver of the number 54 car. He is survived by his loving wife Joan C. Scarborough, daughters; Patsy Scarborough, Jackie Long, Donna Rabender, Sandra Hayashi & husband Keith, Denise Chandler & husband Marlon, 13 grandchildren, and 8 great grand-children. The family will receive friends Monday May 12, 2008, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Chester Chapel of J.T.Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel Tuesday May 13 at 10:00 AM with interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Petersburg Unit, Wesy Chappell, 1117 Fort Hayes Drive, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 or The American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, Virginia 23058. condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Frank L. Gale, III

Waverly, VA
Frank L.Gale III , 51, a resident of Sussex County, died Friday, May 9, 2008 at his home. He was the son of Frank L Gale, Jr. and the late Rachel Mae Hamilton Gale. A funeral service will be held at Southlawn Memorial Park, Petersburg on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10am with Rev. Jim Kerr officiating. The family will be at the father’s residence at Jerusalem Plank Rd, Waverly.
J.T. Morriss & Son, Purviance Chapel, Wakefield, VA is handling arrangements.

Parker, Steven Joseph

Steven Joseph Parker, 25, of Seattle, Washington, died, Saturday, May 3, 2008. He was born in Bermerton, Washington and was a former resident of this area. Surviving are his mother, Connie LaFrance Johnson and husband Marvin of Disputanta, Va., his father, John Vaughan Parker of Seattle, WA., a sister, Kelly M. Scott and husband Cory of Chesterfield Co., maternal grandparents ,Ed and Betty LaFrance of Farmington, Ark., and his paternal grandmother, Phyllis Seymour of Phoenix, Az. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 8, 2008 ,from7-8 P.M. in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home A graveside service will be held Friday, May 9, 2008 at-1:00 P.M in Bethlehem Congregational Christian Church Cemetery, Prince George , Va., with the Rev. Dr. Ivan Perkinson , officiating. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.

Holt, Shelton Earl

Franklin, Virginia
Shelton Earl Holt, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 46 years, Sue Babb Holt. Born in Southampton County, he was the son of the late Shelton M. Holt and Mary Bradshaw Holt. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War; in 1994 he retired as a machine operator at Union Camp Corporation in Franklin, after 24 years of service; and was a member of Sedley Baptist Church. Mr. Holt was an avid sports fan and loved working in his garden.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Shelton Bruce Holt and his wife Tammy and a daughter, Alison Kaye Holt, all of Franklin; two beloved grandchildren, Alexandra Paige Holt and Kristen Grace Holt; two sisters, Nelda H. Johnson and her husband Charlie of Tarboro, NC , Mary Ann Harrell of Franklin; a stepfather, Roy L. Brooks of Ty Ty, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, Virginia, with Pastor Armand Jalbert officiating. Burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley. The family will receive friends

at Purviance Chapel on Wednesday evening, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or Sedley Baptist Church, 17494 Johnsons Mill Rd., Sedley, VA 23878. Condolences may be posted at our website at www.jtmorriss.com.

Walker, Selden "Doc"

Selden Richard “Doc” Walker, 78, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie entered his eternal rest on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Affectionately called “Doc” by his family and friends, known to his only brother Willard as “Tucker”. A member of Central Baptist Church and the American Legion Post #0149 in Dinwiddie, after retiring from Higgins Trucking as a truck mechanic for thirty years, he was recently employed by Pre Con of Chester. He was preceded in death by his mother Lucy Walker; uncles, Arthur and Pierce Walker; aunts, Daisy Walker and Minnie Glass. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty four years, Blanch G. Krenicky Walker; children, Wesley Krenicky and wife, Lisa of Southhill, VA and Rebecca Scott and husband, Keith of Dinwiddie, Brandon L. Krenicky (Megan) and Joshua C. Krenicky; great grandson, Emerson Blake; one brother, Willard Walker and wife, Mildred all of Dinwiddie; nephews, Bernard Walker and wife, Tina and Charlie Walker and wife, Carolyn; niece, Linda Burch and husband, Rusty of Colonial Heights; several other great nieces and nephews of Dinwiddie; also survived by several other cousins of Dinwiddie; three grandchildren, Megan Wechsler, Cody and Tiffany Scott. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Southlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Bob Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Clarke, Keith

Russell Keith Clarke, 84, of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home May 5, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late James & “Peggy” Whitmore Clarke. Keith was a Navy Veteran of WWII where he served aboard the USS Babbitt in the North Atlantic and the USS Montpelier in the Pacific Theater. He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years Isabelle T. Clarke, daughter; Linda “Boopie” Clarke-Myers & husband Wallace of Columbia, South Carolina, son; Bobby K. Clarke & wife Donna of Chester, Virginia, grandsons; Corey L. Paczkowski of Spring, Texas, Kevin K. Paczkowski of Exmore, Virginia, Bryan W. Clarke & wife Andrea of Midlothian, Virginia, Adam K. Clarke of Chester, Virginia, granddaughter; Angela R. Clarke of Chester, Virginia, great grandchildren; Mikey and Joshua Paczkowski, Ethan & Owen Clarke & a brother Harold Clarke of Palm Coast, Florida.. There will be a memorial service Friday May 9, 2:00 PM at the Chester Chapel of J.T.Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service with The Dr. Ivan Perkinson officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Make a Wish Foundation, 2810 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA, 23294.

Johnson, Wilton "Buddy" L.

Wilton L. “Buddy” Johnson, Jr., age 69, of Petersburg, VA, died on Saturday, May 3, 2008. He was born in Petersburg, VA, the son of the Late Wilton L. Sr., and Lillie Bishop Johnson. Mr. Johnson was also preceded in death by his grandson, Keith Riddle. He was an avid golfer, loved the outdoors, and his family. He retired from the U. S. Postal service after 32 years as a mail carrier working mostly out of the Walnut Hill Location. Mr. Johnson was a member of the National Association of letter carriers Branch 326 and was recognized as Retiree of The Year in 2004. He was also a member of the Cardinal Golf Course, Ft. Lee, and a member and past Treasurer of the Odd Fellows Petersburg location. Mr. Johnson is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lena I. Johnson; daughters, Louise Whitley and husband Tim, Mary Johnson and fiancée Johnny Stiltoner, Michelle Slagle and fiancée Eddie Krenicky, all of Prince George, and Linda Norwood and husband Ron of Gualala, CA; a sister, Charlotte Elder of Hopewell, VA; a brother, Robert Johnson and wife Val of Colonial Heights, VA; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and other family and friends. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Petersburg, on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial services will take place in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with interment of his cremains following in Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorrriss.com

Hamilton, Myrtle

Myrtle Prince Hamilton, age 70, of Chester, VA, died on Monday, May 5, 2008. Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Harvey B. and Helen Long Prince. She was preceded in death by her husband William H. Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton is survived by her children, Judy Fitzsimons and husband Albert, and Harold “Tommy” Hamilton and wife Patricia; 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 11 a.m. in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, VA. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Saunders, Kay E.

Kay Ellison Saunders, age 86, of Hopewell, VA, died on Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was born in Chesterfield, VA, the daughter of the late Clarence V. and Bertha Stachowiak Ellison. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Clarence V. Ellison, Jr. and her husband, William “Billy” E. Saunders. Mrs. Saunders was a waitress at the Navigators Den for many years, and a member of the Women of the Moose. She is survived by two daughters, Dianne Saunders O’Neill and husband Mike of Tampa, FL, and Pamela Saunders Land and husband Tommy of Prince George, VA; grandsons, Michael E. O’Neill and wife Carla of Sarasota, FL, Brian O’Neill and wife Tabitha of Hanover, PA, Matthew J. Land of Richmond, VA, and Courtney L. Land and wife Shannon of Fredericksburg, VA; Great-Grandchildren, Amanda O’Neill, Devin O’Neill, Rowan O’Neill, Wilder O’Neill, and Henry Land; a sister, Virginia Mohney of Williston, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Hopewell on Thursday, May 8, 2008 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a Women of the Moose Ceremony and visitation continuing till 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow there in the chapel on Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m. with interment in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sycamore United Methodist Church Building Fund 9710 Old Stage Rd. Prince George, VA 23875, or to Crater Community Hospice at 840 W. Roslyn Rd. Colonial Heights, VA 23834, or to the American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Howard, James C.

James C. “Pop” Howard, 86, of Dinwiddie County, died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at his home surrounded by his devoted fiancé and loving family. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late John C. and Ruth Wilson Howard. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Betty H. Farley. Mr. Howard served in the U. S. Army during WWII earning a Purple Heart. He later worked in civil service at Fort Lee as head mechanic until his retirement after 33 years of service. James is survived by his brother, Raymond Harward of Colonial Heights; two nieces, Brenda Beasley also of Colonial Heights and Sherry Halstead of Dinwiddie. Also surviving is his loving fiancé, Frances “Janie” Reames and her children, Carol Nelson, Debbie Fullhart, Glenn Reames, Wayne Reames and their families. Mr. Howard’s favorite hobbies were working with model trains, hunting, working with his dogs, and gardening. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Virginia and their caretakers, Joyce Lynch and Linda Smith; also Crater Community Hospice and their caretakers, Carolyn Turek, RN and Tracie Ruffin, CHPNA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 7, at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Southlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lewis, Pastor of Second Baptist Church, officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Douglas, Roger W.

Roger Willard Douglas of Mooresville, NC, formerly of Hopewell, VA, died at home on Sunday, May 4, 2008 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Hobbs Douglas and Orlin Emmet Douglas and his beloved grandmother, Pinkey Mable Hobbs. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hopewell until moving to Mooresville, NC five years ago, joining Broad Street United Methodist Church. He was a lifelong member of Dupont Lodge No. 289 A.F. & A. M. His early employment was with Randolph Market and later was in partnership with Brownie and Chic Hobbs at the Sinclair Service Station. From there to Staff Manager for Southland Life Insurance Company and then a Supervisor with American Tobacco Research Center from which he retired in 1992 after 23 years of service. Roger enjoyed the friendships formed over the years and matching humor and wit with them was a favorite pastime. He is survivied by his loving wife of 53 years, Catherine Goyne Douglas, his devoted son, Paul Bryan Douglas and wife Kathy, 3 grandchildren, Jeremy Scott Vidito, MaryCatherine Jennette Douglas and Morgan Lee Douglas, his sister, Rosalyn Couch-Simon & husband Mort, special niece Tony Couch Berry, sister-in-law Marjorie Goyne Rickman, brothers-in-law Alvin Goyne and Jerry Goyne, and many other special family members. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 6, 2008, from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T Morriss & Son. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel with interment in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 502 West Broadway, Hopewell, VA 23860 or Broad Street UMC, P.O. Box 1293, Mooresville, NC 28115. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Smith, Adell S.

Adell Skinner Smith, age 79, of Prince George, VA, died on Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was born in Sylvania, GA, the daughter of the late Walter and Savannah Jenkins Skinner. Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie P. Smith and son, William P. Smith Sr. She was a member and past president of the American Legion Women’s Auxilary #146 and retired from Allied Chemical. Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter, Brenda J. Arehart and husband Gary of Prince George; grandsons, Kenneth W. Arehart, William P. Smith, Jr., and Michael Shane Smith, all of Prince George; granddaughters, Stacey A. Arehart of Hopewell, Wendy M. Eavey of Chesterfield; and a great- granddaughter, Cassandra Rae Smith of Prince George. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home of Hopewell on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside funeral services will follow on Wednesday, May 7, at 1:00 p.m. in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Wann, Grady S., II

Grady Spurgeon Wann, II, of Chester, VA, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 2, 2008. He was born July 1, 1932, the son of the late Grady S., and Antoinette Kelly Wann, and grew up in the West Chester, PA area. Grady was a veteran, serving four years in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He spent 31 years with IBM, retiring in 1985, and later did custom woodworking for 16 years in California. Grady will be best remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and as a faithful church member. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dottie Green Wann; four sons, Grady S. Wann, III and wife Jane of Healdsburg, CA, Kenneth D. Wann and wife Susan of Lone Tree, CO, Eric Wann and wife Debbie of Chesterfied, VA, and Kelly Wann and wife Becky of Chester; VA; nine grandchildren, Joshua, Jennifer, Lauren, Kelson, Brittany, Michael, Becca, Sequoia, and Jackson. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008, 2:30 p.m. at Ironbridge Baptist Church, Chester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ironbridge Baptist Church Building Fund, 10900 Ironbridge Road, Chester, VA, 23831 or the Storehouse Ministry at Christian Life Worship Center, P.O. Box 2566 Chester, VA 23831. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Parker, Steven

Stiff, II, Cary P.

Cary Packard Stiff, II, 71, of Petersburg, Va., and Idaho Springs, Colo., died at his Virginia home Saturday, May 3. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Cary P. and Helen C. Stiff. He received a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University. He was the former co-editor and publisher of The Clear Creek Courant in Idaho Springs and a past president of the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors. He is survived by his wife, Carol Wilcox; two daughters, Meg Spodick of Framingham, Mass., and Catherine Andrzejewski of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; and one son, Cary P. Stiff III, of Twin Falls, Idaho. Other survivors are a brother, David Stiff of Charlestown, R.I.; two sisters, Winona Lincoln of Reed City, Mich., and Martha Wallace of Madison, Wis.; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held later in Colorado. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com